13 Assassins (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2010, 13 Assassins is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 141 minutes. “Take up your sword.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.
Who’s in it. 13 Assassins stars Koji Yakusho as Shinzaemon Shimada, Takayuki Yamada as Shinrokuro Shimada, Yûsuke Iseya as Koyata and Goro Inagaki as Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, 13 Assassins has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, Brew and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 13 Assassins page.
If you liked it. Fans of 13 Assassins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 13 Assassins (2010)?
- In US, 13 Assassins is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 13 Assassins worth watching?
- 13 Assassins holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 13 Assassins?
- 13 Assassins stars Koji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, Yûsuke Iseya, Goro Inagaki and Kazue Fukiishi.